Road to Nats Barquisimeto 2025

Nine competitors assembled on August 30, 2025, at the C.C. Metrópolis Barquisimeto for an intense day of Rubik's Cube mastery in Barquisimeto, Lara, Venezuela. The single-day WCA competition brought together regional speedcubing talent across seven fast-moving rounds and six challenging puzzles. With national aspirations on the horizon, every single turn counted toward establishing decisive marks across both miniature formats and sprawling big cubes.

Local standout Louis Rodriguez Guerrero delivered an exceptional display before the home gathering, capturing four titles throughout the schedule. The headlining 3x3 results proved to be a masterclass for Rodriguez Guerrero, who secured victory in the final round of the 3x3x3 Cube with a winning average of 7.44 and a best single solve of 7.20 across two hard-fought rounds. Bernardo Torres claimed the second spot on the podium with a 7.83 average, while Rafael Antonio Sanchez completed the top three with an average of 9.14.

The 4x4x4 Cube competition highlighted the sheer speed of Rodriguez Guerrero on the larger hardware. He took the title in commanding fashion with a winning average of 28.47, punctuated by a sharp best single effort of 24.30. Bernardo Torres kept the pressure on by securing second place with a 31.75 average, while Daniel Carrizalez claimed third place on the podium with a final average of 48.98 in the single-round contest.

In the 5x5x5 Cube, Rodriguez Guerrero extended his collection of gold finishes, logging a winning average of 51.22 alongside a swift 46.52 best single. Bernardo Torres again proved to be a formidable challenger across the bigger formats, posting a 57.60 average for runner-up honors, as Rafael Antonio Sanchez stepped onto the podium in third place with a time of 1:30.35 over the five-solve series.

The expansive layers of the 6x6x6 Cube brought another triumph for Rodriguez Guerrero at Road to Nats Barquisimeto 2025, where he authored a 1:43.89 winning average and a 1:36.34 single. Bernardo Torres followed closely behind with an average of 1:46.07 for second, while Carlos Gonzalez wrapped up third place with a 3:07.01 mark. Torres then flipped the script in the 7x7x7 Cube, taking first place with a stellar 2:40.58 average and a 2:35.67 single, ahead of Rodriguez Guerrero at 3:34.24 and Gonzalez at 4:23.65.

Behind the headline battles, the cubing competition served as an invaluable testing ground for emerging talent making massive personal strides. Sebastián Colmenarez tackled four separate events on the day, taking a competition-best fourth place finish in the 2x2x2 Cube while delivering an enormous personal best single of 2.72 seconds, which was 65.7 percent faster than his previous mark of 7.92. Colmenarez also logged his first ever attempt at the 5x5x5 Cube, producing a solid 2:46.78. Joshua Jermain Peroza Estaba took on three events, earning a best finish of seventh in the 4x4x4 Cube after recording a first ever attempt of 2:42.96 on the 4x4x4, along with a first ever attempt of 6.05 on the 2x2x2 Cube.

Newcomers also left an immediate impression on the official tables during their introductory rounds. Dabyer Oropeza entered his very first WCA competition, competing in two disciplines and securing a best finish of sixth place in the 2x2x2 Cube behind a first ever attempt of 7.23, alongside an opening 3x3x3 Cube attempt of 16.79. Fellow debutant José Daniel Parra Juarez embraced his first official speed cubing challenge by stepping up for the 3x3x3 Cube, recording a first ever attempt of 21.73 in round one.

Sprint solving featured heavily during the 2x2x2 Cube, where Bernardo Torres captured his second tournament win with a polished 2.84 average and a 2.60 best single solve. Rafael Antonio Sanchez followed in second place with an average of 3.96, while Rodriguez Guerrero earned third place with a 4.11 average, completing an all-Venezuelan podium sweep that totaled 18 podium positions across the tournament card.

The successful execution of Road to Nats Barquisimeto 2025 showcased the depth, discipline, and endurance of Venezuelan solvers as they tackled every puzzle from pocket cubes to seven-layer giants. The technical execution in Barquisimeto sets a high benchmark for the region, proving that local talent can deliver world-class consistency across both short-burst sprints and marathon solves as the competitive season moves forward.